Young Bahraini entrepreneurs will hone their business and networking skills at a major convention to be held later this year.
The sixth edition of the youth entrepreneurship forum, ‘Micro Shabab’, will be held under the patronage of Supreme Council for Youth and Sport first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority (GSA) chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Organised by the Future Society for Youth, the three-day event will take place at Bahrain University (UoB), Sakhir, from October 1 to 3.
Shaikh Khalid stressed that ‘Micro Shabab’ demonstrated Bahrain’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and is an important platform for stimulating innovation and boosting Bahraini youths’ capabilities.
“These initiatives are crucial in creating new job opportunities for young people,” he said, expressing hope that the forum would help achieve sustainable development goals and reinforce the kingdom’s position as a leading destination for entrepreneurship.
The forum’s executive committee head Yusuf AlSaegh told the GDN that the event would focus on the importance of innovation and creativity, strategic planning and building effective partnerships.
“It’s important to teach participants how to think outside the box and use creativity to develop new ideas, innovative products and services,” he said.
“They will learn to use effective tools and methods to build strong business plans aligned with their project’s vision and long-term goals.
“They will also learn how to build strong relationships with others in their field and leverage new networks to build their business.”
Participants will be upskilled through a range of interactive sessions and presentations which will highlight the challenges, opportunities and obstacles faced by entrepreneurs.
Mr AlSaegh asserted that young people are the driving force of the economy and it is crucial to nurture their talent and ideas.
“With ample support, the creative ideas of youngsters in Bahrain can be transformed into successful projects that contribute to the growth of the national economy and increase economic diversification,” he said.
Highlighting the success of previous events, he added that many start-ups that began as ‘small ideas developed into successful commercial businesses’.
“Some of the projects have achieved widespread local and regional recognition,” he pointed out.
“We have also inspired thousands of young people who had great ideas and ambitions, but lacked the means or knowledge to get started. Through sessions and workshops, they were equipped with the tools to embark on a great entrepreneurial journey.”
Launched in 2013, Micro Shabab aims to be a motivating platform for young people to engage in the world of entrepreneurship and transform their business ideas into world-class projects.
Every year, an elite group of experts at the local, regional and international levels participate in the forum to discuss entrepreneurship, digital transformation and ways to boost economic growth.
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